Valentine’s Day is already upon us and we all want to look our best for our loved ones. And while we spend a lot of time on our hair, and clothes, sometimes we don’t spend enough time on something just as important to looking good, and much more important for our health – that is our dental health and smile.

At Smart Smile Dental, we’re here to help you have a romantic and happy Valentine’s Day. Here are some hints to having a beautiful smile, bright, clean, and kissable for Valentine’s Day.

Professional Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is a procedure that can make a big difference in your smile. There are a range of teeth whitening treatments, for at-home and in-office application.

It could happen any normal morning. You wake up, stumble to the bathroom to brush your teeth, you rinse, and then…

Traces of red catch your eye and you realise your gums are bleeding.

This is not entirely uncommon and your instinct might be to dismiss it as normal. But DON’T! Bleeding gums are abnormal and can be your mouth’s way of telling you that something is wrong or needs to be changed. If you see any traces of blood, or feel tenderness or swelling, it is time for a visit to your Deer Park dentist.

The holidays come with all of our favorite festive foods, parties, family get-togethers, and traditional meals. But underneath all that fun there is a threat to dental health: sugar.

All the sugary treats and drinks we consume during the holiday can have painful and destructive effects on our smile. And in the hustle and bustle of the holidays even the most conscientious person can fall out of their good dental habits.

This holiday, with the assistance of Smart Smile Dental, give your teeth and smile the gift of great dental care!

Everyone wants a beautiful, shiny, white smile. For most people, that is very possible if they know about and practice these dental tricks.

Brushing twice and flossing once a day are the first step. This practice keeps teeth clean from food particles that can form plaque and degrade tooth enamel.

Be sure to use a soft brush (so as to not damage gums) with a normal, fluoride enhanced toothpaste. Fluoride hardens tooth surfaces making them more robust against staining and decay. Fluoride mouthwash supplements the effects of fluoride toothpastes.

Tooth Loss

Tooth loss affects a significant part of the Australian population. Whether you’ve lost teeth to decay, periodontal disease or an accident, having missing teeth can be embarrassing, inconvenient and uncomfortable.

Luckily, missing teeth can be easily replaced using the most advanced restorative dental solutions. The most common of these options are dentures.

What are Dentures?

Dentures are a set of false teeth that fit over the gums (full dentures) or clip into place on existing teeth (partial dentures). Dentures can be used on your upper teeth, lower teeth, or both. Dentures have a gum-colored acrylic base that your Smart Smiles dentist will match to the color of your gums to make your mouth look natural.